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Best band you have seen live ....mine
Foo Fighters at Wembley |
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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago
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Bellowhead, The Levellers, James and Fat Freddy’s Drop. |
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"Foo fighters in Manchester "
They had Supergrass supporting at Wembley and they were shite |
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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago
Maldon and Peterborough |
I've only ever seen one band live - U2
Thet were OK.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've never seen a live band |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Couldn't narrow it down to just one. So in no particular order
The Pixies
Jane's Addiction
Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls
The Levellers
Skinny Lister
The Wonder Stuff
There's loads more |
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"I've never seen a live band "
You need too... so different... you don’t just hear the music you actually feel it through your body... amazing |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've never seen a live band
You need too... so different... you don’t just hear the music you actually feel it through your body... amazing "
But dont people throw piss at eachother and stuff? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The Clash ,Bob Marley,Pretenders,Toyah are some of the best ive seen all amazing in there own way |
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I’m adding Muse and Skunk Anansie to my all time top 3. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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placebo. |
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The mission in leeds town and country . The one i should t admit to is the macc lads lol |
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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago
London |
"The Clash ,Bob Marley,Pretenders,Toyah are some of the best ive seen all amazing in there own way "
Actually yes, The Pretenders were great! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Portishead in a pub in Bristol
Faith No More in London
NIN in London |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Foo Foghters - Milton Keynes bowl 2011 |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Foo fighters / green day cant quite choose between them |
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"Foo fighters in Manchester "
I went to that too..
Best one I've been to is:-
NiN at the MEN Arena or
Pearl Jam at MEN Arena or
Pink Floyd at Docklands Arena or
ACDC at Donnington or
Big Country in Bfd St George's Hall..
So many to choose from.... |
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"The mission in leeds town and country . The one i should t admit to is the macc lads lol "
High five for the Macc Lads 
For me, probably when the Wonder Stuff played my hometown on my birthday a few years ago. They were firing on all cylinders and just fucking wonderful. |
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"I've never seen a live band
You need too... so different... you don’t just hear the music you actually feel it through your body... amazing
But dont people throw piss at eachother and stuff? "
Stay away from the mosh pit |
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"placebo. "
lovely guys, looked after them at Robert Smiths Meltdown, good gig |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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Have been lucky enough to see some fantastic live performances but couldn't pick one...so in no particular order:
Muse - Etihad - 2014 (I think) was on the barrier at the end of the walkway and had a fantastic view for an awesome show.
Madness - Madstock, Finsbury Park 8th August 1992 - the day the band I've had a lifelong love affair with got back together and caused an earthquake
Foo Fighters - London Stadium - June 2018 - simply brilliant live band
Biffy Clyro - Belfast Nov 2016 - on the barrier in the middle and was blown away by just how good they were
Green Day - Hyde Park July 2017 - if Hyde Park had a roof it would have been blown off - simply immense.
The Beat - Hammersmith Palais Oct 1982 - one of the support bands (Aztec Camera) walked off halfway through their set - The Beat played an extended one and it still rates as one of my best gigs ever.
U2 - Don Valley Stadium 2009 (I think) - got in the inner circle for a simply magnificent gig
There are others but those really stand out |
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The prodigy...i am a big rock and metal fan but the prodigy was the best gig i was ever at. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The mission in leeds town and country . The one i should t admit to is the macc lads lol "
Why? The Macc Lads are one of the greatest bands ever, top melodies n deep lyrics. |
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Small venues better than big arenas in my world |
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"Portishead in a pub in Bristol
Faith No More in London
NIN in London"
looked after them in London 2018, great guys, I loved the GTFO arrows on the floor. |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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Oh and another..
The Specials - Brixton Academy 2009ish - missed them the first time round in the 80s, so glad I got the chance to see (all but one of) them |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Probably Aerosmith at Wembley in the early nineties. They were just another level. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The Clash ,Bob Marley,Pretenders,Toyah are some of the best ive seen all amazing in there own way
Actually yes, The Pretenders were great!"
Plenty of old footage of the pretenders on Youtube well worth a look |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Portishead in a pub in Bristol
Faith No More in London
NIN in London
looked after them in London 2018, great guys, I loved the GTFO arrows on the floor."
Lucky you... which one then? |
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"I've never seen a live band
You need too... so different... you don’t just hear the music you actually feel it through your body... amazing
But dont people throw piss at eachother and stuff? "
 never ever encountered that before |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Difficult, Red Hot Chilli Peppers in Manchester, supported by James Brown
The Levellers at my cousins wedding!
Nancy Griffiths at Birmingham Symphony Hall
Linkin Park at Download
Muse at Birmingham NEC
Velvet Revolver- Nia
Kaiser Chiefs- Carling Academy |
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"Bellowhead, The Levellers, James and Fat Freddy’s Drop."
I’ve seen James far to many times to count... every show has been awesome - The Royal Albert Hall gigs definitely stand out for me.
When Tim sang “out to get you” goose bumps and a tear was shed. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've never seen a live band
You need too... so different... you don’t just hear the music you actually feel it through your body... amazing
But dont people throw piss at eachother and stuff?
never ever encountered that before"
Nor me. And I've been going to gigs for 30 years. |
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"Portishead in a pub in Bristol
Faith No More in London
NIN in London
looked after them in London 2018, great guys, I loved the GTFO arrows on the floor."
NIN (RFH and RAH) but know FNM guys too  Portishead in Ally Pally is up there for me (also the Pixies at Ally Pally) |
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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago
London |
Arcade Fire were also brilliant fun. |
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over a year ago
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"Portishead in a pub in Bristol
Faith No More in London
NIN in London
looked after them in London 2018, great guys, I loved the GTFO arrows on the floor.
NIN (RFH and RAH) but know FNM guys too Portishead in Ally Pally is up there for me (also the Pixies at Ally Pally)"
I saw The Kinks at Ally Pally in 1990, now that was a very special gig. |
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The Killers at Sheffield arena.2016
Tom Petty and the heartbreakers bst Hyde park London. This was 6 months before he sadly died.
The Buzzcocks Leeds millenium square 2018 this was just before Pete Shelley sadly died.
I dont want Jeff Lynne to feel worried and just wondering why people keep offering me Ed Sheeran tickets. |
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Bruce Springsteen and the east Street band at Milton Keynes back in the 80s, I was working on the stage and was totally overwhelmed by the show, after the concert had a chat with the boss an amazing day and I was paid to do it. |
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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago
Birmingham |
Clash Birmingham top rank, specials as supporting.. |
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Oh and The Arctic Monkeys in Las Vegas - roof top pool party at the cosmopolitan, $15 a ticket there was hardly anyone there watching a little band from England. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Portishead in a pub in Bristol
Faith No More in London
NIN in London
looked after them in London 2018, great guys, I loved the GTFO arrows on the floor.
NIN (RFH and RAH) but know FNM guys too Portishead in Ally Pally is up there for me (also the Pixies at Ally Pally)"
I saw the Pixies too |
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Radiohead in Warrington and Kraftwerk in Manchester. And as Estella just mentioned I saw Arcade Fire in Manchester too and that was pretty special. Probably far more I could name if I put my mind to it. |
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"The mission in leeds town and country . The one i should t admit to is the macc lads lol
Why? The Macc Lads are one of the greatest bands ever, top melodies n deep lyrics."
Support was mr meathane ,one band where people dont want to be at the front |
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"Portishead in a pub in Bristol
Faith No More in London
NIN in London
looked after them in London 2018, great guys, I loved the GTFO arrows on the floor.
NIN (RFH and RAH) but know FNM guys too Portishead in Ally Pally is up there for me (also the Pixies at Ally Pally)
I saw The Kinks at Ally Pally in 1990, now that was a very special gig. "
did Audio for Ray Davies Meltdown, he warms up backstage singing 'Roxanne" by the Police, I should stop now before I get identified haha
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"I’m adding Muse and Skunk Anansie to my all time top 3. "
Muse is on my wish list...as is AC/DC |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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Oh and another three..all Madness I'm afraid but all special in their own way...
Dublin Castle, Camden May 2005 - seeing them play in the back room of the pub they made their name in was pretty special.
The Light Bar, London May 2009 - the launch party for The Liberty Of Norton Folgate - playing to an invited audience of 150-200 people - consider myself very lucky to have been there.
The Roundhouse, Camden, Dec 2019 - celebrating their 40th anniversary - they were their own support band and played an initial "before we were famous" set of 30 minutes - then came back on to play a set laden with gems from across their career - was them back to their brilliant best |
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"Bruce Springsteen and the east Street band at Milton Keynes back in the 80s, I was working on the stage and was totally overwhelmed by the show, after the concert had a chat with the boss an amazing day and I was paid to do it."
met him in the toilets (awkward) at the BFI when he was there for 'Darkness on the edge of town' - how did I know they were closed to public for him only? Just wandered in unstopped, and .... Hi Bruce! - stop posting James - stop posing |
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By *aryukMan
over a year ago
manchester |
"Portishead in a pub in Bristol"
I bet that was ACE !! |
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over a year ago
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"I’m adding Muse and Skunk Anansie to my all time top 3.
Muse is on my wish list...as is AC/DC"
Muse have always been a superb live band, can't recommend them enough. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"placebo. "
They're not any good, you just think they are
(sorry, couldn't resist) |
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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago
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"Oh and another three..all Madness I'm afraid but all special in their own way...
Dublin Castle, Camden May 2005 - seeing them play in the back room of the pub they made their name in was pretty special.
The Light Bar, London May 2009 - the launch party for The Liberty Of Norton Folgate - playing to an invited audience of 150-200 people - consider myself very lucky to have been there.
The Roundhouse, Camden, Dec 2019 - celebrating their 40th anniversary - they were their own support band and played an initial "before we were famous" set of 30 minutes - then came back on to play a set laden with gems from across their career - was them back to their brilliant best"
I’ve sung in the back room of the Dublin Castle.  |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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"The mission in leeds town and country . The one i should t admit to is the macc lads lol
Why? The Macc Lads are one of the greatest bands ever, top melodies n deep lyrics.
Support was mr meathane ,one band where people dont want to be at the front "
Loved the Macc lads Gigs at Rock city , I was 17 and never see anything like it before, everyone throwing pints of piss and spitting at them and then fighting in the streets after
This is such a difficult question. Recent(ish) Rudimental at Reading with Will Heard and Anne Marie on vocals. Oldies would be Tool supporting RATM at Rock city 1993
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Oh more good ones I've thought of too
Rush at MEN Arena - right at the front!
Rival Sons in Leeds Town & Country
Fleetwood Mac with Lindsey at MEN Arena
Peter Gabriel in the round - MEN Arena |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Clash Birmingham top rank, specials as supporting.."
I was there for the Clash/specials gig saw the Pretenders there as well with UB40 as support also saw them at Tiffanys on the Hereford to Akron tour |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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"Oh and another three..all Madness I'm afraid but all special in their own way...
Dublin Castle, Camden May 2005 - seeing them play in the back room of the pub they made their name in was pretty special.
The Light Bar, London May 2009 - the launch party for The Liberty Of Norton Folgate - playing to an invited audience of 150-200 people - consider myself very lucky to have been there.
The Roundhouse, Camden, Dec 2019 - celebrating their 40th anniversary - they were their own support band and played an initial "before we were famous" set of 30 minutes - then came back on to play a set laden with gems from across their career - was them back to their brilliant best
I’ve sung in the back room of the Dublin Castle. "
So have I, along with about 200 others  |
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Placebo at Brixton academy  |
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Daryl Hall &John Oates ..Jazz Cafe Camden Town.... Uber cool...... |
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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago
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"Oh and another three..all Madness I'm afraid but all special in their own way...
Dublin Castle, Camden May 2005 - seeing them play in the back room of the pub they made their name in was pretty special.
The Light Bar, London May 2009 - the launch party for The Liberty Of Norton Folgate - playing to an invited audience of 150-200 people - consider myself very lucky to have been there.
The Roundhouse, Camden, Dec 2019 - celebrating their 40th anniversary - they were their own support band and played an initial "before we were famous" set of 30 minutes - then came back on to play a set laden with gems from across their career - was them back to their brilliant best
I’ve sung in the back room of the Dublin Castle.
So have I, along with about 200 others "
. I meant on me own, to the audience. |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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I’ve sung in the back room of the Dublin Castle.
So have I, along with about 200 others
. I meant on me own, to the audience. "
I know - was being facetious |
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"Daryl Hall &John Oates ..Jazz Cafe Camden Town.... Uber cool......"
LOVE Hall & Oates. |
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Aslan, absolutely brilliant live. |
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This thread is making me reminisce...The Cure at Wembley Arena, just after the Head on the Door album came out lives in my memory too. So many magical musical nights |
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Seen U2 many, many times over the years and they were great.
Kasabian and Arctic Monkeys are also brilliant live |
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Seen quite a few in my time and sooo many to choose from but one of my faves are Kasabian and their gig at Paradiso, Amsterdam. I think someone put some shrooms in my omelette before the gig..  |
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"Oh and another three..all Madness I'm afraid but all special in their own way...
Dublin Castle, Camden May 2005 - seeing them play in the back room of the pub they made their name in was pretty special.
The Light Bar, London May 2009 - the launch party for The Liberty Of Norton Folgate - playing to an invited audience of 150-200 people - consider myself very lucky to have been there.
The Roundhouse, Camden, Dec 2019 - celebrating their 40th anniversary - they were their own support band and played an initial "before we were famous" set of 30 minutes - then came back on to play a set laden with gems from across their career - was them back to their brilliant best
I’ve sung in the back room of the Dublin Castle.
So have I, along with about 200 others
. I meant on me own, to the audience. "
Were you supposed to be there or was it a d*unken moment |
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"Bellowhead, The Levellers, James and Fat Freddy’s Drop.
I’ve seen James far to many times to count... every show has been awesome - The Royal Albert Hall gigs definitely stand out for me.
When Tim sang “out to get you” goose bumps and a tear was shed. "
They are absolutely incredible live. I go through every emotion possible when I see them |
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The greatest rock n roll band in the world who happened to announce new dates today, if you live in the States. The Rolling Stones |
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"Bellowhead, The Levellers, James and Fat Freddy’s Drop.
I’ve seen James far to many times to count... every show has been awesome - The Royal Albert Hall gigs definitely stand out for me.
When Tim sang “out to get you” goose bumps and a tear was shed.
They are absolutely incredible live. I go through every emotion possible when I see them "
I agree about James. First saw them on a tiny stage at Glastonbury before they were well known and was spellbound by them. Seen them many times since, the last time in Liverpool a few years ago where they refused to play "sit down", I respected them for that. |
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"The mission in leeds town and country . The one i should t admit to is the macc lads lol
High five for the Macc Lads
For me, probably when the Wonder Stuff played my hometown on my birthday a few years ago. They were firing on all cylinders and just fucking wonderful. "
Was at the macc lads live in leeds ( duchess of york) mutley got a bit tasty as soon as lights went down probs ended up with 100 pints of piss heading his way lol |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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What was it with throwing pints of piss and spitting ? A Macc lads thing ? |
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"What was it with throwing pints of piss and spitting ? A Macc lads thing ? "
Yes they incuraged it , guitarist had a squirty bottle tapped to the guitar neck and covered the crowd |
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"The mission in leeds town and country . The one i should t admit to is the macc lads lol
High five for the Macc Lads
For me, probably when the Wonder Stuff played my hometown on my birthday a few years ago. They were firing on all cylinders and just fucking wonderful.
Was at the macc lads live in leeds ( duchess of york) mutley got a bit tasty as soon as lights went down probs ended up with 100 pints of piss heading his way lol "
The Duchess of York vicar lane Leeds, a proper old skool venue.
I remember going to see Matchbox at the fforde green and a few months later the Stray cats at the Warehouse. Also used to frequent the f club on call lane remember seeing the Teardrop explodes there, a night a remember for all the wrong reasons. |
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"Bellowhead, The Levellers, James and Fat Freddy’s Drop.
I’ve seen James far to many times to count... every show has been awesome - The Royal Albert Hall gigs definitely stand out for me.
When Tim sang “out to get you” goose bumps and a tear was shed.
They are absolutely incredible live. I go through every emotion possible when I see them
I agree about James. First saw them on a tiny stage at Glastonbury before they were well known and was spellbound by them. Seen them many times since, the last time in Liverpool a few years ago where they refused to play "sit down", I respected them for that. "
Imo..... one of their worst tracks! |
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"Bellowhead, The Levellers, James and Fat Freddy’s Drop.
I’ve seen James far to many times to count... every show has been awesome - The Royal Albert Hall gigs definitely stand out for me.
When Tim sang “out to get you” goose bumps and a tear was shed.
They are absolutely incredible live. I go through every emotion possible when I see them
I agree about James. First saw them on a tiny stage at Glastonbury before they were well known and was spellbound by them. Seen them many times since, the last time in Liverpool a few years ago where they refused to play "sit down", I respected them for that.
Imo..... one of their worst tracks! "
Absolutely |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Meat Loaf at Hyde Park
Gerry Cinnamon at Brixton Academy
Levellers (loads of places, been quality every time)
Black Stone Cherry at Wolvo Civic Hall.
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"Pinched off part of another thread...
Best band you have seen live ....mine
Foo Fighters at Wembley "
Clutch
Lettuce
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Verve , manic, cold play |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’m adding Muse and Skunk Anansie to my all time top 3. "
Probably Muse, they were awesome
But Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Beautiful South, Kings of Leon, Bad Company, there are many more I have seen a lot of live bands over the years |
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"I’m adding Muse and Skunk Anansie to my all time top 3.
Probably Muse, they were awesome
But Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Beautiful South, Kings of Leon, Bad Company, there are many more I have seen a lot of live bands over the years"
Seen KOL 3 times brilliant! Paul Simon is just amazing live. Beautiful south are ok after you’ve seen them once it’s kinda blahh |
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So so many, but great live acts I’ve seen, Suede, Idles, Nick Cave, Billy Bragg, Frank Turner, Pearl Jam, Public Service Broadcasting, Leonard Cohen, Embrace, and plenty still on the to do list xx |
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"So so many, but great live acts I’ve seen, Suede, Idles, Nick Cave, Billy Bragg, Frank Turner, Pearl Jam, Public Service Broadcasting, Leonard Cohen, Embrace, and plenty still on the to do list xx"
Absolutely love the bad seeds with nick cave |
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The best band by an absolute mile is the Rolling Stones
The most atmosphere by a mile at any gig is Gerry Cinammon. |
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In no particular order and can't choose my faves- Mrs K's list - Mr K will def not agree!
Pulp - anytime, anywhere.
Foo Fighters- the Astoria, secret gig
Pixies- most of the time, but they're occasionally shit
Radiohead - always
Eagles of Death Metal- secret women only gig at Raymond's Review Bar in Soho
QOTSA - anytime, anywhere. Josh H is my rock God and my not-so-secret man crush
Blur, Faithless, Oasis, the Prodigy, Portishead, White Stripes and Elbow, Vaccines, Carter USM, Ash and a 100 others - every time I've seen them all.
Sooooo many after 35 years of gigs and working at Wembley as a student it's just too difficult to pick a fave. |
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"So so many, but great live acts I’ve seen, Suede, Idles, Nick Cave, Billy Bragg, Frank Turner, Pearl Jam, Public Service Broadcasting, Leonard Cohen, Embrace, and plenty still on the to do list xx
Absolutely love the bad seeds with nick cave "
Seeing them again in May |
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over a year ago
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faithless @ V festival.
Unbelievable set. Take me back now! |
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The Wedding Present are magnificent live. |
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over a year ago
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"faithless @ V festival.
Unbelievable set. Take me back now!"
Amazing live band |
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"The Wedding Present are magnificent live."
yep absolutely |
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Slipknot
Korn
The beautiful south
Paloma Faith
Niall Kelly |
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I still remember it - 100,000 people all bouncing along to them! |
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Huey Lewis & The News always put on a good show as did Deacon Blue.
Genesis at Knebworth in 1992 were extraordinary.
Marc Cohn was wonderful too. |
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"faithless @ V festival.
Unbelievable set. Take me back now!"
Faithless, cream fields #1 '98.
I was there man! |
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Best male vocalist- Mika
Best female vocalist- the Ting Tings
Best band- Prodigy |
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Bob Marley @ Stafford 1980. His last ever UK gig. He would have been 75 yesterday  |
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I'm probably another in the foo fighters fan club, you just tend to leave their gigs on such a high from the atmosphere
My favourite live gig was stone Rose's at the carlisle sands centre. Never seen such a small venue feel so electric as the crowd were properly full of fans
And the other band I'd like to give a good mention to was the one who got me into live music - black rebel Motorcycle club - saw them in sheffield in 2007 at the lead mill fell in love with live music |
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By *indy777Couple
over a year ago
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Ian Dury, Frank Turner, Stereophonics, Springsteen in Paris.
Looking forward to seeing The Killers this year!, |
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Guns and Roses
Muse
Both were amazing
Michael Jackson
Madonna
Eere best solo artists xx |
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I've been to so many great gigs it's hard to pick a best one, but here's a few
Rammstein - for sheer spectacle no other live band comes close, the pyrotechnics are outstanding! Will be seeing them for the third time this summer.
The Rolling Stones - saw them in Manchester 2018 and they were great, the whole band was on form and played really well. Jagger was always taking the piss out of himself between songs which was funny as I expected him to take himself really seriously.
AC/DC - saw them at the Etihad in 2016, outstanding stage and finally getting to see Angus Young doing his thing live was a bucket list thing for me. Axl Rose had stepped in for Brian Johnson and Malcolm Young had left for health reasons so his nephew had stepped up, but they were still outstanding.
Guns n Roses - saw them in London a few years ago, was great to see the band back together with pretty much the original line up, and they put on a hell of a show with none of the diva behaviour from Axl they were previously known for.
Airbourne - they are like I imagine AC/DC were in the 70's, just pure fist pumping rock n roll that has to be seen live, the pit is wild when they're on! The front man is a lunatic in a good way and they just put 100% into every show. I've seen them six times now and always try to catch them when their tours bring them to the UK.
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Therapy?, Slayer, The Wildhearts or Terrorvision for me. Although, a bit off a cheat, probably my favourite live performance was a classical one. Electric! But without being so, obvs. |
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Machine Head, Alexisonfire or Funeral For A Friend |
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"Therapy?, Slayer, The Wildhearts or Terrorvision for me. Although, a bit off a cheat, probably my favourite live performance was a classical one. Electric! But without being so, obvs. "
Terrorvision seen them 5 times, Bradford lads just down the road.
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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago
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I'd probably say Guns n Roses, The Stone Roses were really good too, but I'd controversially say Ian Brown solo was even better. |
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Rammstein and Slipknot for such theatrical and visually exhilarating shows- music awesome too! x
The first time I saw Sabbath at Monsters of Rock- my rock God was on the stage! Amazing experience, hearing all the songs I grew up with live, I cried, haha x
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds- pure musical genius, I cried! |
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i had to think about this one..ive narrowed it down to 2 gigs..
slayer in 1996 south of heaven tour..was an audio assult..
the best gig i was at was deff, gong un-convertion in amsterdam ..was an anniversary gig and all the original band(apart from the drummer)was there..was like a religious experiance |
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"i had to think about this one..ive narrowed it down to 2 gigs..
slayer in 1996 south of heaven tour..was an audio assult..
the best gig i was at was deff, gong un-convertion in amsterdam ..was an anniversary gig and all the original band(apart from the drummer)was there..was like a religious experiance"
That Slayer tour was amazing!! xx |
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Pink Floyd at Earl’s Court in 1994
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Be a hard call.
Saw pink at the o2 and she was amazing.
Seen nickelback and again they are fantastic live.
A little known band named skillet are also really great live.
But probably the best all round live performance has to have been Bon Jovi. Even had the fun of seeing their 06 tour when the support act was nickelback. Now that was a show |
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over a year ago
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Back in the day= AC/DC
NOW= FOO FIGHTERS. |
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Best ever gig
The Prisoners -Subterranea london 1994
The Foo fighters - Frome somerset a couple of years ago ( not really a foo fan, but as a live act they were very very good ) |
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By *uryWhipMan
over a year ago
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Seen so many bands live, some multiple times but think it comes down to Iron Maiden, GWAR and Lawnmower Death |
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over a year ago
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Prince and the revolution |
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"I'd probably say Guns n Roses, The Stone Roses were really good too, but I'd controversially say Ian Brown solo was even better. "
Ian Brown used to come into the music shop I worked in when I was younger. Always seemed a nice, laid back guy..
I've seen slipknot being mentioned a lot on this list, they do look awesome live though I've never seen them in person.
One thing I've noticed is that the venue can make a big difference. For instance when I went up to watch Nitin Sawhney at the glasgow jazz festival, the sound itself was terrible...so muddy & unclear (it was at a venue called the arches)..so i was very underwhelmed by the gig even though i love nitin sawhney's music.
(A lot of recent gigs i've enjoyed have been at intimate, small settings.)
One that sticks in my mind over the last year or so, was Eddie Reader. It was in a smallish venue in Cheshire, the sound was brilliant- crystal clear. I thought she was an amazing singer & storyteller.
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"i had to think about this one..ive narrowed it down to 2 gigs..
slayer in 1996 south of heaven tour..was an audio assult..
the best gig i was at was deff, gong un-convertion in amsterdam ..was an anniversary gig and all the original band(apart from the drummer)was there..was like a religious experiance
That Slayer tour was amazing!! xx"
It really was....my ears were ringing for days....I remember thinking " wow.....what a show"...not only did it sound good it looked great too...xxx
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Got to be Duran Duran for me. Having waited over 36 years to see them. I wasnt one little bit disappointed |
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By *scouple07Couple
over a year ago
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Stereophonics in Dublin last year, Kelly Jones has an amazing voice |
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By *ty31Man
over a year ago
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Prodigy were amazing live. Especially at festivals |
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"Pinched off part of another thread...
Best band you have seen live ....mine
Foo Fighters at Wembley "
Seen foo's 5/6 times over the years, always great live.
Best band has to be split.
Pearl Jam MEN 2000
James Brown Manchester stadium 2004 |
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Springsteen every time I have seen him |
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Hootie and the blowfish. Darius Rucker has a great voice !! |
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Black rebel motorcycle club, Queen Zee, The Blinders, The Pixies , Savages |
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"The mission in leeds town and country . The one i should t admit to is the macc lads lol
Why? The Macc Lads are one of the greatest bands ever, top melodies n deep lyrics."
The Macc Lads were a bit too much prog rock for me!!! |
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Rancid - Out come the wolves tour - for the punk in me.
They Might be Giants - for the jump around having fun in me.
Rage Against the Machine - for the mosh in me.
Feeder - Greatest hit tour - sing along |
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By *uxinteriorMan
over a year ago
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I went to a gig that I found in timeout magazine in the 100 club It was an all girl punk band named Fluffy. They were pretty good, things got a little heated and they asked if I could look after their equipment for 15 mins onstage after they finished. Having prevented there gear getting nicked or damaged, I was invited back stage which is only a small room to the back of the 100 club, for a beer.
All the bands that have played there have scrawled on the wall. I got invited to the after event party, and from there became friends with them all. I got free tickets to see the Sex Pistols at Finsbury Park and the virgin 1996 festivals. On those I had VIP passes, met Gary Numan, Jarvis Cocker of Pulp, Elastica, Denim, Supergrass.
Seeing the Pistols at Finsbury Park was just mad, I will never forget that one.
As a youth I was lucky enough to see The Clash, The Cramps four times and a little known band called Sudden death Cult supporting Theatre of hate who went on to become The Cult. The Meteors and King Kurt were always good for a laugh. I have always been pretty blessed with seeing some great bands, they were all good in their own way.
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Bon jovi at st Mary's Southampton was awesome |
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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago
Birmingham |
"Clash Birmingham top rank, specials as supporting..
I was there for the Clash/specials gig saw the Pretenders there as well with UB40 as support also saw them at Tiffanys on the Hereford to Akron tour"
Awesome night, queuing to get in across the carpark entrance chanting 'we kill businessmen' at the drivers trying to get out, missing the night bus home ...
Saw them later at the same venue with Mikey Dread as support, Ian Duty came on for encore....missed the bus again. |
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over a year ago
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over a year ago
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"I went to a gig that I found in timeout magazine in the 100 club It was an all girl punk band named Fluffy. They were pretty good, things got a little heated and they asked if I could look after their equipment for 15 mins onstage after they finished. Having prevented there gear getting nicked or damaged, I was invited back stage which is only a small room to the back of the 100 club, for a beer.
All the bands that have played there have scrawled on the wall. I got invited to the after event party, and from there became friends with them all. I got free tickets to see the Sex Pistols at Finsbury Park and the virgin 1996 festivals. On those I had VIP passes, met Gary Numan, Jarvis Cocker of Pulp, Elastica, Denim, Supergrass.
Seeing the Pistols at Finsbury Park was just mad, I will never forget that one.
As a youth I was lucky enough to see The Clash, The Cramps four times and a little known band called Sudden death Cult supporting Theatre of hate who went on to become The Cult. The Meteors and King Kurt were always good for a laugh. I have always been pretty blessed with seeing some great bands, they were all good in their own way.
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Hence the name..
Guana batz, Meteors & King Kurt all amazingly stupid nights out... |
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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago
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"Got to be Duran Duran for me. Having waited over 36 years to see them. I wasnt one little bit disappointed "
Saw them at The Rum Runner... |
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Back in the day, Queen with Fred or Springsteen. Very different but both fabulous.
More recently, Frank Turner |
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I saw Mumford and Sons live a few months ago they were incredible!
DMA's are also incredible but I don't expect many of you will know them? |
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"I’m adding Muse and Skunk Anansie to my all time top 3. "
I seen em both always amazing and first time I seen skunk was supporting Charlie big potatoe and the support band was muse there first signed tour was so amazing I rushed out an bought sunburn next day an loved em since |
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Seen so many bands on so many tours at least 2-5 gigs year but my favourites are:
U2 pop was amazing show of how huge band can do it
Radiohead kid a tour in a circus tent
Blur great escape my first real gig I ever went
Skunk anansie amazing band live and energy plus support was muse who first album had just released
Nine inch nails ever gig of 4 seen just wow
Gorillaz wow the sound and music was incredible
Stereophonics seen every tour and just wow amazing sound and always perfect
Smashing pumpkins the adore tour which was the last end of tour was wow I was deaf for days due to sound and felt amazing
Ok that was a lot and still loads more including bands I played gigs with like zutons I supported before signed and changed their style, or uk subs I did sound engineer for at small bar in Liverpool late 90’s
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"I saw Mumford and Sons live a few months ago they were incredible!
DMA's are also incredible but I don't expect many of you will know them? "
Mumford are amazing I used hate the music then my dad who loves em wanted tickets for the wilder minds tour so I got em and I went as he always goes every gig with me since 1994 and wow my opinion of em was changed by like song 3-4 the way played live and sound then I got really into em esp the wilder cd cos the heavier sound and we went delta tour which is awesome an even the delta special launch party with national geographic |
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"Small venues better than big arenas in my world"
Totally |
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over a year ago
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Kasabian all day long |
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AC/DC with Angus doing a solo many moons ago |
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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago
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Scorpions - they were amazing & loud as hell!!! Rudy Schenker & Mathias Jabs were awesome rhythm & lead guitarists. |
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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago
carrbrook stalybridge |
Queen maine road manchester with Freddie in his pomp |
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Machine head numerous times
Slipknot
Rammstein at stadium mk last year was visually the best gig we've even been to.
Mastodon who at the time had an awesome support called Red dog, they were fantastic.
And Devin Townsend, that guy is a musical genius |
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Bob Log III
Just watch and see for yourself
https://youtu.be/Df_AaN1CM6A |
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"Pink Floyd at Earl’s Court in 1994
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I was also there dude, best light show by far.
Also saw them at the proper Wembley on the delicate sound of thunder tour.
Can't believe they've not been mentioned more often. |
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By *p4funCouple
over a year ago
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Bon jovi
Bryan Adams
Journey
Foreigner
Marillion
Alex Harvey were all great live |
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AC/DC back in 82 .... I was only about 13...it completely blew me away.... seen them a few times since, but I think it’s slways hard d to beat the excitement of your first big gig. |
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By *osie xWoman
over a year ago
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"The mission in leeds town and country . The one i should t admit to is the macc lads lol
Why? The Macc Lads are one of the greatest bands ever, top melodies n deep lyrics.
Support was mr meathane ,one band where people dont want to be at the front "
I was at the front at Mutley’s acoustic gig when he got his head smashed in. Quite surreal now when I think back |
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By *arehamMan
over a year ago
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Thinn Lizzie applo Manchester |
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Tough one...
Metallica in the tent at download.
Rammstein in SECC Glasgow
Bad religion garage Glasgow
Nofx venue Edinburgh
James Brown Armadillo Glasgow...
But to may to choose from...
Could have Fat Boy Slim, slam tent t in the park. Proclaimers. Rush. SOAD,Rob Zombie,Marilyn Manson, Foos, pixies, Muse..... the list is endless |
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Depeche Mode
The Cure
James
Saw Doctors
The Levellers
Simple Minds ..... loads of others |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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Stopped liking Metallica when they did that awful black album, they were at download all in matching long sleeve black t shirts and looked like townie cunts. Slayer were much better |
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"Stopped liking Metallica when they did that awful black album, they were at download all in matching long sleeve black t shirts and looked like townie cunts. Slayer were much better "
yeah. But the secret gig at download in the tent. Fuck. 5000 bodies up close and personable greatest hits set. Bang bang bang 1hr.. It was holy shit!! And I've seen them many times.
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Muse at the Olympic stadium in rome were amazing |
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not everyones cup of tea but ive seen westlife with the wife loads of times, always a good time had by all!
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The verve and kasabian are awesome live |
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Out of the bands I’ve seen Suffocation, The Dillinger Escape Plan and Iron Maiden are in my top 3. Couldn’t possibly pick one. |
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"Rammstein ??"
stage show is Just totally out there. Porous were outrageous. 4000 scots in the SECC singing every single German word of their songs.. mental night... superb..
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Tool.
They were so good, simple jaw dropping in their execution they have ruined every live band I've seen since. |
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See hundreds of gigs over the years.
Ones that stand out?
Chilli Peppers at a fest when they came on with helmets shooting flames.
Patti Smith in Lpool, the love in that room was amazing.
Dolly Parton...human dynamo, pocket rocket, fabulous.
Oasis before they got middle aged.
Nile Rodgers in Sefton Park last year, still makes me smile.
Roy Harper, ditto.
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Richard Ashcroft is amazing live. As is LG |
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Ocean colour scene at Stirling castle |
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"The Smiths "
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To many to choose from but Aerosmith will be way up there this year |
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Amy whinehouse at barrowland |
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Simple minds live at the o2 |
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"Amy whinehouse at barrowland "
She was amazing I was in awe with her, but she was In a different place. But I was privileged to see her |
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Like him or loathe him but I saw Michael Jackson twice at Wembley years ago and it was just amazing... a proper showman |
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Me personally depends on a lot of factors.
My all time top 5 are..
The Smiths Manchester central 1986
The Stone Roses, Blackpool 1989
The Stone Roses, Warrington 2012
Idols Glastonbury 2019
Adam and the Ants Manchester 1980 |
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Deep Purple Japan 1972 has been voted the winner, as its been listed 5 times in this thread. |
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